Operating Manual EVOLUTION 6000 Thermal Imaging Camera Order No.
WARNING Read this manual carefully before using the instrument. The thermal imaging camera will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Otherwise, it could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this thermal imaging camera for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or death. © MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2013 - All Rights Reserved This manual is available on the Internet at: www.msasafety.
MSA AUER Contents Contents 1 Safety Regulations ................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Correct Use ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Restrictions ........................................................................................................................ 5 1.3 Safety and Precautionary Measures ......................
Contents MSA 3.9 EVOLUTION 6000X User Interface and Operation ......................................................... 27 On-Screen Indicators ....................................................................................................... 27 Trigger Operation with Flashlight and Laser Pointer Option Installed ............................. 28 Trigger Operation with Range Finder Option Installed ....................................................
MSA AUER 1 Safety Regulations 1.1 Correct Use Safety Regulations This manual includes detailed operating instructions for the complete EVOLUTION 6000 Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Series, including the EVOLUTION 6000 TIC, EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC and EVOLUTION 6000X TIC, hereafter referred to as camera. Each camera is designed to assist firefighters to see where visibility is impaired by smoke and darkness.
MSA Safety Regulations protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs. During regular working hours, call 1-877-MSA-FIRE in the US. This camera contains batteries and electronics. Dispose of or recycle in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations.
MSA AUER 1.3 Safety Regulations Safety and Precautionary Measures WARNING (1) The user must be trained and thoroughly familiar with proper operation and limitations of the thermal imaging camera prior to use. Use in controlled live-burn exercises is suggested before using the equipment in actual emergency situations. Improper use of the equipment in a hazardous atmosphere could result in serious personal injury or death.
MSA Safety Regulations CAUTION (1) Ensure battery is fully charged before use. If not fully charged, the camera will not operate for the specified amount of time. Monitor battery level during use and immediately exit the hazardous area when a low battery warning is observed. (2) Electromagnetic radiation (radio transmissions) may cause interference. Minimize nearby radio transmissions if excessive interference occurs.
MSA AUER Safety Regulations MSA makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to the original end-user all warranties of manufacturers of such components. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. MSA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
MSA Safety Regulations Product Registration and Extended Warranties for MSA TICs Thank you for purchasing an MSA Thermal Imaging Camera. Registering your products with MSA will improve the processing of any warranty claims and enable you to receive information regarding product updates and new products. Please register your camera online or purchase an extended warranty at www.MSASafety.com/register.
MSA AUER Description 2 Description 2.1 Overview and Brief Description of the Thermal Imaging Camera Fig.
MSA Description In addition to the above features, the EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC: - features a 2X/4X digital zoom feature - is equipped with up to five user-selectable palettes in addition to standard "white-hot" imagery - includes a solid state compass to aid in navigation - offers an optional laser range finder to accurately measure distances (replaces flashlight and laserpointer if selected) - offers an optional fully integrated 2.4 GHz (or 2.
MSA AUER Use 3 Use 3.1 Safety Instructions Check the batteries before and during use Check whether the batteries are fully charged before using. If not fully charged, the nominal operating time cannot be achieved. Also check the battery level during use. For details on chargingchapter 3.11. 3.2 Switching ON and OFF Switching ON in normal mode, function test Fig. 2 (1) ON/OFF button Press green ON/OFF button for approx. 1 second.
MSA Use 3.3 Securing the Camera during use The camera may be secured to the user in different ways using one of the self-retracting attachment cables. Fig. 3 Attachment cable locations To use the attachment cables: (1) Pull the spring loaded cable out and away from the camera body. (2) Slip a carabineer or similar securing device through the cable loop. (3) Release the cable. Internal springs automatically pull the attachment cables in tight to the camera housing to minimize any snag hazards.
MSA AUER 3.4 Use User Interface and Operation (All Models) The following features and functions are common to all camera models. Additional User interface and Operating instructions for the EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC can be found in chapter 3.5. and, for the EVOLUTION 6000X TIC, in chapter 3.9. Many features can be custom configured using the MSA Fire Service Utility.
MSA Use High and Low Sensitivity Mode The camera has a high and a low sensitivity mode for showing images in different temperature ranges. - After turning the camera ON it will be in the high sensitivity mode. - The camera automatically switches from high sensitivity mode to low sensitivity mode in case of extreme heat (a significant portion, 32% of pixels) of the image exceeding 140 °C.
MSA AUER Use Color Reference Bar The Color Reference Bar spans temperatures from 0°F (0°C) to 300°F (160°C) in High Sensitivity mode and 0°F (0°C) to 1000°F (600°C) in Low Sensitivity mode and provides a temperature reference for the Temperature Indicator Bar. The scale dynamically changes with a change in sensitivity mode. A green triangle appears over the scale to indicate a sensitivity mode other than high-sensitivity mode. - The scale is also used as a reference for image colorization.
MSA Use Over Temperature Warning An Over Temperature Warning activates when the internal system electronics approach maximum recommended operating temperature limits. - A red indicator flashes on the center top section of the display area when the camera exceeds recommended operational thermal limits. WARNING Most electronic devices cease to operate at certain high temperature extremes.
MSA AUER Use Trigger Button Fig. 6 Trigger button Flashlight and Laser Pointer WARNING Safety measures which must be observed: Observe the appropriate country-specific safety measures for users of laser class 3R equipment. Laser class 3R laser equipment is potentially hazardous to eyes. Use of operating and adjustment equipment and procedures other than those indicated here can lead to dangerous exposure to radiation. Modification of the laser equipment is not permitted.
MSA Use The built-in flashlight and laser pointer is standard equipment in the camera. The flashlight is an LED-based light that can be used to aid navigation in darkness and light smoke. The laser pointer tool allows the camera operator to highlight an object or area requiring attention. NOTE: The laser pointer and flashlight will not function at the same time.
MSA AUER 3.5 Use EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC User Interface and Operation The following features and functions are common to the EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC and EVOLUTION 6000X TIC models. Additional User interface and Operating instructions for the EVOLUTION 6000X TIC can be found in chapter 3.9. 3 2 1 Fig.
MSA Use 5 1 2 Fig. 8 3.6 3 4 Additional EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC and 6000 X TIC on-screen indicators 1 Plus Mode indicator 4 Color Palette indicator (Plus Feature) 2 Zoom Level indicator (Plus Feature) 5 Range Finder 3 Compass (Plus Feature) Accessing the NFPA Plus Features Thermal imaging cameras compliant with NFPA 1801, Standard for Thermal Imaging Cameras in the Fire Service, require a deliberate action to access all camera features beyond those described as NFPA Basic functions.
MSA AUER 3.7 Use Accessing the Plus Features Digital Zoom Select (Plus Feature) Digital zoom narrows the apparent angle of view of the image, it takes a portion of the image and expands that image to the full size of the screen. The camera enters the Plus mode in standard 1X zoom. (1) Push the ZOOM button once for a 2X zoom. (2) Push the ZOOM button again for a 4X zoom. (3) The Zoom Indicator shows 4X. Push the ZOOM button again to return to standard 1X zoom. (4) The Zoom Indicator shows 2X.
MSA Use Fig. 9 Camera orientation True north displays if true north is selected and a valid declination angle is entered during setup. The default is magnetic north. For text display mode, if magnetic North is selected, orientation is shown as green letters on black background. If True North is selected, yellow letters on black background show the compass orientation. For icon display mode, magnetic North has a green flag next to the icon. True North has a yellow star next to the icon.
MSA AUER Use Range Finder (optional in the EVOLUTION 6000+ and EVOLUTION 6000X) (Plus Feature) WARNING Safety measures which must be observed: Observe the appropriate country-specific safety measures for users of laser class 3R equipment. Laser class 3R laser equipment is potentially hazardous to eyes. Use of operating and adjustment equipment and procedures other than those indicated here can lead to dangerous exposure to radiation. Modification of the laser equipment is not permitted.
MSA Use NOTE: Should the range finder fail to display a measurement, ensure that the range finder window on the front of the camera is clean and free of water drops. WARNING The laser range finder may not operate in all environments and may return erroneous readings in some extreme situations. Thick smoke, steam, water and dirt on the range finder lens may interfere with the laser and prevent accurate readings. Do not use the laser range finder for critical measurements.
MSA AUER 3.9 Use EVOLUTION 6000X User Interface and Operation In addition to the features, functions and options found in the EVOLUTION 6000 and EVOLUTION 6000+ models, the EVOLUTION 6000X camera features image and video capture capability. On-Screen Indicators 1 2 Fig. 10 On-screen indicators 1 Video recording indicator, date and time 2 Image capture Video Capture Video capture is available in both the NFPA Basic and NFPA Plus operational modes as it does not impact camera operation.
MSA Use Trigger Operation with Flashlight and Laser Pointer Option Installed Successive Trigger Pulls Result First short pull Turns flashlight ON Second short pull Turns flashlight OFF and turns laser pointer ON Third short pull Turns laser pointer OFF Single, long trigger pull Captures a still image NOTE: The laser pointer and flashlight do not function at the same time.
MSA AUER Use Downloading files from the EVOLUTION 6000X TIC to a PC Downloading video and still image files from the EVOLUTION 6000X TIC is similar to copying files from a USB storage device. The camera must be ON for a minimum of 30 seconds to allow the video system to start before attempting to download videos and captured images. Fig. 11 USB Port A location (1) Connect the supplied USB cable to the PC. (2) Open the camera battery door to expose the USB ports. Do not remove the battery.
MSA Use 3.10 Battery Installation WARNING Risk of injury! Never replace the batteries in a hazardous location or an explosive atmosphere. There is a risk of explosion since the batteries can spark when being changed! The EVOLUTION 6000 series cameras run on a single lithium Ion battery pack. Replacement batteries must have the same power and layout as those delivered by MSA with the camera. Unsuitable batteries can lead to a system failure. (1) Place the camera on a clean, non-abrasive surface.
MSA AUER Use 3.11 Battery Charging WARNING Do not charge the batteries in a hazardous location or an explosive atmosphere. Truck Mounted Charger The MSA EVOLUTION 6000 Series Truck Mounted Charger provides for simultaneous charging of the battery in the camera and a spare battery. - Charge status indication for the battery in the camera displays on the camera's front panel. See the Charging Indicator section of the manual (chapter 3.4 for details).
MSA Use Multi-Use Charger The MSA Multi-Use Charger may be used to simultaneously charge up to two spare Evolution 6000 TIC batteries. This charger is supplied with a 120/240 VAC universal power adapter and a 12 V automotive lighter/power outlet cable for mobile use. See Multi-Use Charger instructions for complete details. To charge a spare battery: (1) Ensure that camera battery adaptor insert (supplied with Multi-Use charger) is properly inserted in the Multi-Use Charger nest (Fig. 12).
MSA AUER Use 3.12 Battery Care Each time the camera is used, the batteries must be checked following the criteria below: - Damage to the battery housing - Damage to the battery contacts - Dirt and debris on the batteries - Proper function of the camera, charger device and all indicators Cameras and accessories which do not pass this inspection must be removed from service until they have been repaired. Batteries which do not pass the test must be replaced.
MSA Camera Setup 4 Camera Setup 4.1 On-Screen Camera Setup (EVOLUTION 6000+ TIC and 6000X TIC Only) Several commonly modified options can be accessed directly via a simple on-screen menu on the EVOLUTION 6000+ and EVOLUTION 6000X TIC. These options are accessible via the camera menu. Also, many advanced options are available with the MSA Fire Service utility package. The Fire Service utility package is required to access the options on the EVOLUTION 6000 TIC (which does not have an on-screen menu).
MSA AUER 4.3 Camera Setup Options Selecting Options Button Functions as ZOOM button SCROLL button (scrolls through available options) PALETTE button SELECT button (selects the option) NOTE: Options not installed on the camera do not display. NOTE: Options locked by the MSA FireService Utility will appear grayed out and cannot be selected.
MSA Camera Setup Option Description Display Brightness Sets display brightness or allows for auto brightness control. (1) SCROLL to Set Brightness Auto and SELECT to enable auto brightness control. Auto brightness automatically adjusts screen brightness in three levels, depending on ambient light. The ambient light sensor is to the right of the battery status indicator.
MSA AUER Camera Setup Exiting the On-screen Setup Menu and Returning to Normal Operation 4.4 (1) SCROLL to the EXIT option. (2) SELECT EXIT to return to normal operation. MSA EVOLUTION 6000 Configuration Application The MSA EVOLUTION 6000 Configuration Application is available for the Windows operating system and enables the user to completely configure the camera.
MSA Camera Setup (1) Open the camera door to expose the USB ports. Do not remove the battery. (2) Locate the USB port B under the battery door and connect the USB cable ( Fig. 11, page 29). (3) Turn ON the EVOLUTION 6000 TIC. NOTE: The EVOLUTION 6000 TIC must NOT be in the OnScreen Setup mode when using the MSA EVOLUTION 6000 Configuration Application. (4) Follow the instructions on the PC. Fig.
MSA AUER 5 Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Do not open the thermal imaging camera housing as there are no user serviceable parts inside. Only authorized personnel may service the unit. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE WARNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The product should be regularly checked and serviced by trained personnel. A record must be kept of the periodic inspection and maintenance. Always use original parts from MSA.
MSA Maintenance 5.3 Germanium Lens Replacement The camera is designed for simple replacement of a damaged Germanium lens. WARNING The germanium lens must be replaced immediately after damage is detected. Failure to do so may allow water and other contaminants to enter the camera body, resulting in a possible loss of camera function and severe damage to electronic components. Should water or other contaminants enter the camera housing, the camera must be returned to an authorized MSA repair facility.
MSA AUER 6 Service Service If your camera requires service or repair: (1) Contact the MSA Service Center at 1-877- MSA-FIRE. Describe the problem to the Representative as completely as possible. (2) Verify with your Representative that the product should be returned to MSA. (3) Before returning the product, decontaminate and clean your Thermal Imaging Camera to remove any hazardous materials that may have settled on the product during use.
MSA Technical Data 7 Technical Data NFPA 1801, 2012 Edition Compliant (unless ordered otherwise, refer to the product label) ANSI/UL 12.12.01 Class I, Div. 2 Groups A, B, C and D Non-Incendive Construction Flame retardant (material passes NFPA direct flame exposure test). IP67 (withstands immersion to 3 feet (1 meter)) Approximate Dimensions Height 11.6 inches (295 mm) Width 4.8 inches (122 mm) Length 7.
MSA AUER 7.1 Technical Data Technical Data Transmitter Power at 22° C max. 500 mW Transmission Range 1000 m, LDS Channel 1 Frequency USA 2474 MHz Channel 2 Frequency USA 2458 MHz Frequencies and Approvals EN 301 489 Teil 1 & 3 (2000-08), EN 300 440-2V1.1.1 Teil 1 & 3 (2001-09), BAPT 222 ZV 105 & 106, BAP 122 R1, EMC, EN 61000-6-3 and EN 61000-6-2 / FCC Part 90 (for 2.
MSA Ordering Information 8 44 Ordering Information Description Part No.
MSA AUER US Ordering Information EVOLUTION 6000 Thermal Imaging Camera 45
MSA - The Safety Company [ www.MSAsafety.
